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CANADA
Percentage of children and youth (5-19 years) that participate in the following active pursuits: (Canada)
| Canada | Does chores | Plays outdoors | Does organized physical activities or sports | Does unorganized physical activities or sports |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total, 5-19 years | 63% | 62% | 46% | 74% |
| Boys | 63% | 65% | 45% | 77% |
| Girls | 63% | 58% | 47% | 71% |
| Age of child | ||||
| 5 to 12 years | 64% | 82% | 48% | 84% |
| 13 to 19 years | 61% | 38% | 43% | 62% |
| Child's participation in organized physical activity/sport | ||||
| Yes | 59% | 67% | 57% | 77% |
| No | 74% | 45% | 8% | 65% |
| Parent's activity level compared to peers | ||||
| More active | 66% | 63% | 51% | 75% |
| Just as active or less active | 59% | 61% | 41% | 73% |
| Parent's education level | ||||
| Less than post-secondary | 70% | 64% | 40% | 78% |
| Post-secondary | 61% | 61% | 47% | 73% |
| Household income level | ||||
| <$60,000 per year | 73% | 63% | 36% | 75% |
| $60,000-$99,999 | 57% | 62% | 46% | 74% |
| ≥$100,000 | 59% | 62% | 50% | 74% |
| Region | ||||
| Atlantic | 57% | 64% | 44% | 74% |
| NL | 54% | 68% | 51% | 76% |
| PE | 54% | 63% | 47% | 70% |
| NS | 61% | 64% | 44% | 75% |
| NB | 58% | 63% | 38% | 71% |
| QC | 60% | 57% | 38% | 72% |
| ON | 62% | 62% | 46% | 75% |
| West | 68% | 65% | 52% | 76% |
| MB | 71% | 63% | 43% | 76% |
| SK | 75% | 64% | 50% | 77% |
| AB | 71% | 62% | 49% | 74% |
| BC | 63% | 68% | 58% | 76% |
| North | 62% | 68% | 59% | 79% |
| YK | 58% | 71% | 56% | 82% |
| NT | 66% | 64% | 61% | 76% |
| NU | ||||
| (-) Suppressed cell | ||||
| 2014-2016 CANPLAY |
Percentage of children and youth (5-19 years) that participate in the following sedentary pursuits: (Canada)
| Canada | Does homework | Watches tv, reads, plays video games |
|---|---|---|
| Total, 5-19 years | 71% | 76% |
| Boys | 67% | 79% |
| Girls | 74% | 72% |
| Age of child | ||
| 5 to 12 years | 65% | 77% |
| 13 to 19 years | 77% | 74% |
| Child's participation in organized physical activity/sport | ||
| Yes | 71% | 73% |
| No | 71% | 84% |
| Parent's activity level compared to peers | ||
| More active | 73% | 75% |
| Just as active or less active | 68% | 76% |
| Parent's education level | ||
| Less than post-secondary | 65% | 71% |
| Post-secondary | 72% | 77% |
| Household income level | ||
| <$60,000 per year | 74% | 77% |
| $60,000-$99,999 | 69% | 74% |
| ≥$100,000 | 69% | 76% |
| Region | ||
| Atlantic | 63% | 78% |
| NL | 64% | 77% |
| PE | 75% | 77% |
| NS | 61% | 77% |
| NB | 61% | 79% |
| QC | 78% | 73% |
| ON | 70% | 76% |
| West | 64% | 78% |
| MB | 65% | 83% |
| SK | 57% | 80% |
| AB | 69% | 76% |
| BC | 60% | 77% |
| North | 59% | 69% |
| YK | 56% | 72% |
| NT | 62% | 67% |
| NU | ||
| (-) Suppressed cell | ||
| 2014-2016 CANPLAY |
ALBERTA
Percentage of children and youth (5-19 years) that participate in the following active pursuits: (AB)
| Alberta | Does chores | Plays outdoors | Does organized physical activities or sports | Does unorganized physical activities or sports |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total, 5-19 years | 71% | 62% | 49% | 74% |
| Boys | 70% | 65% | 45% | 78% |
| Girls | 73% | 59% | 55% | 70% |
| Age of child | ||||
| 5 to 12 years | 75% | 82% | 57% | 87% |
| 13 to 19 years | 67% | 42% | 42% | 61% |
| Child's participation in organized physical activity/sport | ||||
| Yes | 68% | 68% | 62% | 77% |
| No | 82% | 45% | - | 66% |
| Parent's activity level compared to peers | ||||
| More active | 68% | 65% | 55% | 77% |
| Just as active or less active | 75% | 60% | 44% | 72% |
| Parent's education level | ||||
| Less than post-secondary | 87% | 67% | 52% | 82% |
| Post-secondary | 67% | 62% | 49% | 73% |
| Household income level | ||||
| <$60,000 per year | - | 61% | 41% | 76% |
| $60,000-$99,999 | 78% | 66% | 49% | 77% |
| ≥$100,000 | 69% | 61% | 52% | 72% |
| (-) Suppressed cell | ||||
| 2014-2016 CANPLAY |
Percentage of children and youth (5-19 years) that participate in the following sedentary pursuits: (AB)
| Alberta | Does homework | Watches tv, reads, plays video games |
|---|---|---|
| Total, 5-19 years | 69% | 76% |
| Boys | 69% | 70% |
| Girls | 70% | 82% |
| Age of child | ||
| 5 to 12 years | 65% | 76% |
| 13 to 19 years | 75% | 76% |
| Child's participation in organized physical activity/sport | ||
| Yes | 71% | 75% |
| No | 66% | 78% |
| Parent's activity level compared to peers | ||
| More active | 72% | 77% |
| Just as active or less active | 67% | 74% |
| Parent's education level | ||
| Less than post-secondary | 61% | 74% |
| Post-secondary | 72% | 76% |
| Household income level | ||
| <$60,000 per year | - | - |
| $60,000-$99,999 | 73% | 80% |
| ≥$100,000 | 72% | 75% |
| (-) Suppressed cell | ||
| 2014-2016 CANPLAY |
BRITISH COLUMBIA
Percentage of children and youth (5-19 years) that participate in the following active pursuits: (BC)
| British Columbia | Does chores | Plays outdoors | Does organized physical activities or sports | Does unorganized physical activities or sports |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total, 5-19 years | 63% | 68% | 58% | 76% |
| Boys | 59% | 73% | 58% | 81% |
| Girls | 66% | 63% | 58% | 71% |
| Age of child | ||||
| 5 to 12 years | 60% | 84% | 62% | 84% |
| 13 to 19 years | 67% | 46% | 51% | 65% |
| Child's participation in organized physical activity/sport | ||||
| Yes | 61% | 71% | 69% | 77% |
| No | 72% | 54% | - | 71% |
| Parent's activity level compared to peers | ||||
| More active | 69% | 71% | 65% | 78% |
| Just as active or less active | 58% | 66% | 51% | 75% |
| Parent's education level | ||||
| Less than post-secondary | - | 70% | 45% | 79% |
| Post-secondary | 61% | 68% | 60% | 75% |
| Household income level | ||||
| <$60,000 per year | 79% | 75% | 45% | 79% |
| $60,000-$99,999 | 59% | 65% | 54% | 77% |
| ≥$100,000 | 61% | 67% | 66% | 77% |
| (-) Suppressed cell | ||||
| 2014-2016 CANPLAY |
Percentage of children and youth (5-19 years) that participate in the following sedentary pursuits: (BC)
| British Columbia | Does homework | Watches tv, reads, plays video games |
|---|---|---|
| Total, 5-19 years | 60% | 77% |
| Boys | 56% | 80% |
| Girls | 63% | 75% |
| Age of child | ||
| 5 to 12 years | 44% | 77% |
| 13 to 19 years | 80% | 78% |
| Child's participation in organized physical activity/sport | ||
| Yes | 61% | 76% |
| No | - | 81% |
| Parent's activity level compared to peers | ||
| More active | 61% | 75% |
| Just as active or less active | 61% | 80% |
| Parent's education level | ||
| Less than post-secondary | - | - |
| Post-secondary | 64% | 78% |
| Household income level | ||
| <$60,000 per year | - | 85% |
| $60,000-$99,999 | 67% | 82% |
| ≥$100,000 | 62% | 74% |
| (-) Suppressed cell | ||
| 2014-2016 CANPLAY |
MANITOBA
Percentage of children and youth (5-19 years) that participate in the following active pursuits: (MB)
| Manitoba | Does chores | Plays outdoors | Does organized physical activities or sports | Does unorganized physical activities or sports |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total, 5-19 years | 71% | 63% | 43% | 76% |
| Boys | 73% | 67% | 47% | 79% |
| Girls | 69% | 59% | 40% | 73% |
| Age of child | ||||
| 5 to 12 years | 71% | 84% | 49% | 87% |
| 13 to 19 years | 72% | 41% | 37% | 64% |
| Child's participation in organized physical activity/sport | ||||
| Yes | 69% | 67% | 55% | 78% |
| No | 78% | 50% | - | 69% |
| Parent's activity level compared to peers | ||||
| More active | 73% | 62% | 47% | 78% |
| Just as active or less active | 70% | 64% | 40% | 75% |
| Parent's education level | ||||
| Less than post-secondary | 78% | 66% | 40% | 81% |
| Post-secondary | 68% | 62% | 44% | 74% |
| Household income level | ||||
| <$60,000 per year | 80% | 69% | 35% | 77% |
| $60,000-$99,999 | 66% | 65% | 42% | 74% |
| ≥$100,000 | 61% | 57% | 49% | 75% |
| (-) Suppressed cell | ||||
| 2014-2016 CANPLAY |
Percentage of children and youth (5-19 years) that participate in the following sedentary pursuits: (MB)
| Manitoba | Does homework | Watches tv, reads, plays video games |
|---|---|---|
| Total, 5-19 years | 65% | 83% |
| Boys | 56% | 84% |
| Girls | 73% | 83% |
| Age of child | ||
| 5 to 12 years | 60% | 82% |
| 13 to 19 years | 70% | 85% |
| Child's participation in organized physical activity/sport | ||
| Yes | 66% | 83% |
| No | 62% | 85% |
| Parent's activity level compared to peers | ||
| More active | 63% | 82% |
| Just as active or less active | 66% | 85% |
| Parent's education level | ||
| Less than post-secondary | 83% | 84% |
| Post-secondary | 60% | 83% |
| Household income level | ||
| <$60,000 per year | 63% | 88% |
| $60,000-$99,999 | 63% | 88% |
| ≥$100,000 | 64% | 74% |
| (-) Suppressed cell | ||
| 2014-2016 CANPLAY |
NEW BRUNSWICK
Percentage of children and youth (5-19 years) that participate in the following active pursuits: (NB)
| New Brunswick | Does chores | Plays outdoors | Does organized physical activities or sports | Does unorganized physical activities or sports |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total, 5-19 years | 58% | 63% | 38% | 71% |
| Boys | 54% | 67% | 38% | 75% |
| Girls | 62% | 58% | 39% | 68% |
| Age of child | ||||
| 5 to 12 years | 60% | 85% | 38% | 83% |
| 13 to 19 years | 56% | 38% | 39% | 58% |
| Child's participation in organized physical activity/sport | ||||
| Yes | 55% | 68% | 49% | 76% |
| No | 66% | 46% | - | 58% |
| Parent's activity level compared to peers | ||||
| More active | 54% | 63% | 48% | 74% |
| Just as active or less active | 61% | 62% | 32% | 70% |
| Parent's education level | ||||
| Less than post-secondary | 66% | 62% | 31% | 78% |
| Post-secondary | 55% | 63% | 40% | 70% |
| Household income level | ||||
| <$60,000 per year | - | 58% | 26% | 71% |
| $60,000-$99,999 | 71% | 63% | 39% | 68% |
| ≥$100,000 | 46% | 66% | 42% | 74% |
| (-) Suppressed cell | ||||
| 2014-2016 CANPLAY |
Percentage of children and youth (5-19 years) that participate in the following sedentary pursuits: (NB)
| New Brunswick | Does homework | Watches tv, reads, plays video games |
|---|---|---|
| Total, 5-19 years | 61% | 79% |
| Boys | 52% | 78% |
| Girls | 70% | 81% |
| Age of child | ||
| 5 to 12 years | 62% | 79% |
| 13 to 19 years | 60% | 80% |
| Child's participation in organized physical activity/sport | ||
| Yes | 62% | 75% |
| No | - | 88% |
| Parent's activity level compared to peers | ||
| More active | 68% | 80% |
| Just as active or less active | 56% | 79% |
| Parent's education level | ||
| Less than post-secondary | 60% | 82% |
| Post-secondary | 61% | 78% |
| Household income level | ||
| <$60,000 per year | - | 79% |
| $60,000-$99,999 | 56% | 81% |
| ≥$100,000 | 61% | 74% |
| (-) Suppressed cell | ||
| 2014-2016 CANPLAY |
NEWFOUNDLAND AND LABRADOR
Percentage of children and youth (5-19 years) that participate in the following active pursuits: (NL)
| Newfoundland and Labrador | Does chores | Plays outdoors | Does organized physical activities or sports | Does unorganized physical activities or sports |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total, 5-19 years | 54% | 68% | 51% | 76% |
| Boys | 52% | 77% | 50% | 84% |
| Girls | 57% | 60% | 53% | 70% |
| Age of child | ||||
| 5 to 12 years | 52% | 88% | 58% | 86% |
| 13 to 19 years | 57% | 44% | 44% | 64% |
| Child's participation in organized physical activity/sport | ||||
| Yes | 56% | 74% | 66% | 81% |
| No | 50% | 49% | - | 61% |
| Parent's activity level compared to peers | ||||
| More active | 58% | 65% | 60% | 78% |
| Just as active or less active | 52% | 70% | 45% | 75% |
| Parent's education level | ||||
| Less than post-secondary | 51% | 66% | 40% | 74% |
| Post-secondary | 55% | 69% | 54% | 77% |
| Household income level | ||||
| <$60,000 per year | 61% | 68% | 36% | 73% |
| $60,000-$99,999 | 65% | 65% | 50% | 75% |
| ≥$100,000 | 50% | 68% | 57% | 76% |
| (-) Suppressed cell | ||||
| 2014-2016 CANPLAY |
Percentage of children and youth (5-19 years) that participate in the following sedentary pursuits: (NL)
| Newfoundland and Labrador | Does homework | Watches tv, reads, plays video games |
|---|---|---|
| Total, 5-19 years | 64% | 77% |
| Boys | 61% | 78% |
| Girls | 66% | 76% |
| Age of child | ||
| 5 to 12 years | 63% | 79% |
| 13 to 19 years | 64% | 74% |
| Child's participation in organized physical activity/sport | ||
| Yes | 65% | 76% |
| No | 60% | 79% |
| Parent's activity level compared to peers | ||
| More active | 65% | 77% |
| Just as active or less active | 63% | 77% |
| Parent's education level | ||
| Less than post-secondary | 68% | 76% |
| Post-secondary | 63% | 77% |
| Household income level | ||
| <$60,000 per year | 61% | 73% |
| $60,000-$99,999 | 71% | 84% |
| ≥$100,000 | 61% | 75% |
| (-) Suppressed cell | ||
| 2014-2016 CANPLAY |
NORTHWEST TERRITORIES
Percentage of children and youth (5-19 years) that participate in the following active pursuits: (NT)
| Northwest Territories | Does chores | Plays outdoors | Does organized physical activities or sports | Does unorganized physical activities or sports |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total, 5-19 years | 66% | 64% | 61% | 76% |
| Boys | 71% | 70% | 60% | 76% |
| Girls | 62% | 57% | 62% | 76% |
| Age of child | ||||
| 5 to 12 years | 66% | 86% | 67% | 84% |
| 13 to 19 years | - | 38% | 54% | 66% |
| Child's participation in organized physical activity/sport | ||||
| Yes | 67% | 67% | 69% | 77% |
| No | - | 44% | - | 66% |
| Parent's activity level compared to peers | ||||
| More active | - | 66% | 60% | 77% |
| Just as active or less active | 81% | 63% | 63% | 75% |
| Parent's education level | ||||
| Less than post-secondary | 79% | 74% | 50% | 78% |
| Post-secondary | 60% | 60% | 65% | 75% |
| Household income level | ||||
| <$60,000 per year | - | 74% | 50% | 80% |
| $60,000-$99,999 | - | 66% | 63% | 74% |
| ≥$100,000 | 62% | 61% | 64% | 75% |
| (-) Suppressed cell | ||||
| 2014-2016 CANPLAY |
Percentage of children and youth (5-19 years) that participate in the following sedentary pursuits: (NT)
| Northwest Territories | Does homework | Watches tv, reads, plays video games |
|---|---|---|
| Total, 5-19 years | 62% | 67% |
| Boys | 60% | 75% |
| Girls | 63% | 58% |
| Age of child | ||
| 5 to 12 years | 62% | 71% |
| 13 to 19 years | - | - |
| Child's participation in organized physical activity/sport | ||
| Yes | 59% | 68% |
| No | - | - |
| Parent's activity level compared to peers | ||
| More active | 59% | 68% |
| Just as active or less active | 62% | 66% |
| Parent's education level | ||
| Less than post-secondary | - | - |
| Post-secondary | 61% | 66% |
| Household income level | ||
| <$60,000 per year | - | - |
| $60,000-$99,999 | - | - |
| ≥$100,000 | 57% | 69% |
| (-) Suppressed cell | ||
| 2014-2016 CANPLAY |
NOVA SCOTIA
Percentage of children and youth (5-19 years) that participate in the following active pursuits: (NS)
| Nova Scotia | Does chores | Plays outdoors | Does organized physical activities or sports | Does unorganized physical activities or sports |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total, 5-19 years | 61% | 64% | 44% | 75% |
| Boys | 63% | 68% | 41% | 77% |
| Girls | 59% | 60% | 46% | 73% |
| Age of child | ||||
| 5 to 12 years | 63% | 86% | 47% | 86% |
| 13 to 19 years | 58% | 39% | 39% | 63% |
| Child's participation in organized physical activity/sport | ||||
| Yes | 65% | 69% | 55% | 79% |
| No | - | 47% | - | 62% |
| Parent's activity level compared to peers | ||||
| More active | 61% | 65% | 47% | 77% |
| Just as active or less active | 61% | 63% | 41% | 73% |
| Parent's education level | ||||
| Less than post-secondary | - | 61% | 37% | 72% |
| Post-secondary | 62% | 64% | 45% | 75% |
| Household income level | ||||
| <$60,000 per year | 70% | 68% | 42% | 80% |
| $60,000-$99,999 | - | 61% | 38% | 70% |
| ≥$100,000 | 57% | 63% | 48% | 74% |
| (-) Suppressed cell | ||||
| 2014-2016 CANPLAY |
Percentage of children and youth (5-19 years) that participate in the following sedentary pursuits: (NS)
| Nova Scotia | Does homework | Watches tv, reads, plays video games |
|---|---|---|
| Total children and youth, 5-19 years | 61% | 77% |
| Boys | 59% | 82% |
| Girls | 62% | 73% |
| Age of child | ||
| 5 to 12 years | 58% | 77% |
| 13 to 19 years | 65% | 79% |
| Child's participation in organized physical activity/sport | ||
| Yes | 60% | 75% |
| No | - | - |
| Parent's activity level compared to peers | ||
| More active | 58% | 77% |
| Just as active or less active | 62% | 78% |
| Parent's education level | ||
| Less than post-secondary | - | - |
| Post-secondary | 61% | 77% |
| Household income level | ||
| <$60,000 per year | 61% | 77% |
| $60,000-$99,999 | - | 79% |
| ≥$100,000 | 61% | 74% |
| (-) Suppressed cell | ||
| 2014-2016 CANPLAY |
ONTARIO
Percentage of children and youth (5-19 years) that participate in the following active pursuits: (ON)
| Ontario | Does chores | Plays outdoors | Does organized physical activities or sports | Does unorganized physical activities or sports |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total, 5-19 years | 62% | 62% | 46% | 75% |
| Boys | 63% | 66% | 46% | 78% |
| Girls | 62% | 57% | 45% | 71% |
| Age of child | ||||
| 5 to 12 years | 63% | 82% | 47% | 86% |
| 13 to 19 years | 61% | 38% | 44% | 62% |
| Child's participation in organized physical activity/sport | ||||
| Yes | 59% | 67% | 55% | 78% |
| No | 75% | 41% | 10% | 64% |
| Parent's activity level compared to peers | ||||
| More active | 65% | 63% | 50% | 75% |
| Just as active or less active | 60% | 60% | 42% | 74% |
| Parent's education level | ||||
| Less than post-secondary | 67% | 61% | 38% | 77% |
| Post-secondary | 61% | 62% | 47% | 74% |
| Household income level | ||||
| <$60,000 per year | 69% | 60% | 34% | 73% |
| $60,000-$99,999 | 63% | 62% | 47% | 74% |
| ≥$100,000 | 58% | 63% | 49% | 75% |
| (-) Suppressed cell | ||||
| 2014-2016 CANPLAY |
Percentage of children and youth (5-19 years) that participate in the following sedentary pursuits: (ON)
| Ontario | Does homework | Watches tv, reads, plays video games |
|---|---|---|
| Total, 5-19 years | 70% | 76% |
| Boys | 64% | 81% |
| Girls | 76% | 70% |
| Age of child | ||
| 5 to 12 years | 66% | 78% |
| 13 to 19 years | 74% | 74% |
| Child's participation in organized physical activity/sport | ||
| Yes | 71% | 74% |
| No | 67% | 82% |
| Parent's activity level compared to peers | ||
| More active | 71% | 73% |
| Just as active or less active | 69% | 78% |
| Parent's education level | ||
| Less than post-secondary | 65% | 75% |
| Post-secondary | 71% | 76% |
| Household income level | ||
| <$60,000 per year | 70% | 80% |
| $60,000-$99,999 | 69% | 79% |
| ≥$100,000 | 70% | 72% |
| (-) Suppressed cell | ||
| 2014-2016 CANPLAY |
PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND
Percentage of children and youth (5-19 years) that participate in the following active pursuits: (PE)
| Prince Edward Island | Does chores | Plays outdoors | Does organized physical activities or sports | Does unorganized physical activities or sports |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total, 5-19 years | 54% | 63% | 47% | 70% |
| Boys | 48% | 70% | 45% | 75% |
| Girls | 60% | 57% | 49% | 65% |
| Age of child | ||||
| 5 to 12 years | 54% | 89% | 52% | 84% |
| 13 to 19 years | 55% | 35% | 42% | 55% |
| Child's participation in organized physical activity/sport | ||||
| Yes | 54% | 69% | 59% | 75% |
| No | - | 44% | - | 55% |
| Parent's activity level compared to peers | ||||
| More active | 57% | 66% | 52% | 74% |
| Just as active or less active | 53% | 61% | 44% | 68% |
| Parent's education level | ||||
| Less than post-secondary | - | 61% | 40% | 64% |
| Post-secondary | 56% | 64% | 49% | 72% |
| Household income level | ||||
| <$60,000 per year | 50% | 67% | 33% | 68% |
| $60,000-$99,999 | - | 63% | 43% | 70% |
| ≥$100,000 | 51% | 63% | 60% | 75% |
| (-) Suppressed cell | ||||
| 2014-2016 CANPLAY |
Percentage of children and youth (5-19 years) that participate in the following sedentary pursuits: (PE)
| Prince Edward Island | Does homework | Watches tv, reads, plays video games |
|---|---|---|
| Total, 5-19 years | 75% | 77% |
| Boys | 71% | 73% |
| Girls | 79% | 80% |
| Age of child | ||
| 5 to 12 years | 73% | 76% |
| 13 to 19 years | 78% | 79% |
| Child's participation in organized physical activity/sport | ||
| Yes | 77% | 74% |
| No | - | 85% |
| Parent's activity level compared to peers | ||
| More active | 73% | 81% |
| Just as active or less active | 76% | 74% |
| Parent's education level | ||
| Less than post-secondary | - | - |
| Post-secondary | 75% | 78% |
| Household income level | ||
| <$60,000 per year | 67% | 78% |
| $60,000-$99,999 | 77% | 82% |
| ≥$100,000 | 79% | 74% |
| (-) Suppressed cell | ||
| 2014-2016 CANPLAY |
QUEBEC
Percentage of children and youth (5-19 years) that participate in the following active pursuits: (QC)
| Quebec | Does chores | Plays outdoors | Does organized physical activities or sports | Does unorganized physical activities or sports |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total, 5-19 years | 60% | 57% | 38% | 72% |
| Boys | 61% | 59% | 37% | 72% |
| Girls | 58% | 55% | 40% | 71% |
| Age of child | ||||
| 5 to 12 years | 63% | 81% | 39% | 81% |
| 13 to 19 years | 56% | 28% | 38% | 60% |
| Child's participation in organized physical activity/sport | ||||
| Yes | 53% | 61% | 50% | 75% |
| No | 76% | 46% | 5% | 62% |
| Parent's activity level compared to peers | ||||
| More active | 66% | 58% | 43% | 71% |
| Just as active or less active | 51% | 57% | 34% | 73% |
| Parent's education level | ||||
| Less than post-secondary | 65% | 65% | 35% | 81% |
| Post-secondary | 59% | 56% | 39% | 70% |
| Household income level | ||||
| <$60,000 per year | 74% | 58% | 32% | 73% |
| $60,000-$99,999 | 44% | 58% | 42% | 70% |
| ≥$100,000 | 56% | 56% | 40% | 71% |
| (-) Suppressed cell | ||||
| 2014-2016 CANPLAY |
Percentage of children and youth (5-19 years) that participate in the following sedentary pursuits: (QC)
| Quebec | Does homework | Watches tv, reads, plays video games |
|---|---|---|
| Total children and youth, 5-19 years | 78% | 73% |
| Boys | 76% | 79% |
| Girls | 82% | 65% |
| Age of child | ||
| 5 to 12 years | 73% | 76% |
| 13 to 19 years | 84% | 70% |
| Child's participation in organized physical activity/sport | ||
| Yes | 77% | 67% |
| No | 82% | 89% |
| Parent's activity level compared to peers | ||
| More active | 82% | 74% |
| Just as active or less active | 74% | 72% |
| Parent's education level | ||
| Less than post-secondary | 76% | 59% |
| Post-secondary | 79% | 76% |
| Household income level | ||
| <$60,000 per year | 86% | 73% |
| $60,000-$99,999 | 72% | 64% |
| ≥$100,000 | 74% | 83% |
| (-) Suppressed cell | ||
| 2014-2016 CANPLAY |
SASKATCHEWAN
Percentage of children and youth (5-19 years) that participate in the following active pursuits: (SK)
| Saskatchewan | Does chores | Plays outdoors | Does organized physical activities or sports | Does unorganized physical activities or sports |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total, 5-19 years | 75% | 64% | 50% | 77% |
| Boys | 75% | 66% | 49% | 78% |
| Girls | 75% | 61% | 52% | 77% |
| Age of child | ||||
| 5 to 12 years | 70% | 84% | 53% | 86% |
| 13 to 19 years | 79% | 43% | 48% | 68% |
| Child's participation in organized physical activity/sport | ||||
| Yes | 77% | 68% | 62% | 80% |
| No | 68% | 46% | - | 68% |
| Parent's activity level compared to peers | ||||
| More active | 78% | 66% | 55% | 82% |
| Just as active or less active | 73% | 62% | 48% | 74% |
| Parent's education level | ||||
| Less than post-secondary | 80% | 61% | 45% | 75% |
| Post-secondary | 73% | 65% | 52% | 78% |
| Household income level | ||||
| <$60,000 per year | 77% | 70% | 38% | 81% |
| $60,000-$99,999 | 74% | 65% | 49% | 76% |
| ≥$100,000 | 70% | 63% | 55% | 77% |
| (-) Suppressed cell | ||||
| 2014-2016 CANPLAY |
Percentage of children and youth (5-19 years) that participate in the following sedentary pursuits: (SK)
| Saskatchewan | Does homework | Watches tv, reads, plays video games |
|---|---|---|
| Total, 5-19 years | 57% | 80% |
| Boys | 44% | 79% |
| Girls | 70% | 81% |
| Age of child | ||
| 5 to 12 years | 47% | 81% |
| 13 to 19 years | 66% | 80% |
| Child's participation in organized physical activity/sport | ||
| Yes | 59% | 85% |
| No | - | - |
| Parent's activity level compared to peers | ||
| More active | 67% | 78% |
| Just as active or less active | 48% | 82% |
| Parent's education level | ||
| Less than post-secondary | 62% | 67% |
| Post-secondary | 54% | 86% |
| Household income level | ||
| <$60,000 per year | - | 78% |
| $60,000-$99,999 | 55% | 82% |
| ≥$100,000 | 59% | 85% |
| (-) Suppressed cell | ||
| 2014-2016 CANPLAY |
YUKON
Percentage of children and youth (5-19 years) that participate in the following active pursuits: (YT)
| Yukon | Does chores | Plays outdoors | Does organized physical activities or sports | Does unorganized physical activities or sports |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total, 5-19 years | 58% | 71% | 56% | 82% |
| Boys | 60% | 76% | 55% | 86% |
| Girls | 55% | 66% | 57% | 79% |
| Age of child | ||||
| 5 to 12 years | 59% | 89% | 62% | 90% |
| 13 to 19 years | - | 47% | 49% | 72% |
| Child's participation in organized physical activity/sport | ||||
| Yes | 58% | 75% | 66% | 84% |
| No | - | 54% | - | 74% |
| Parent's activity level compared to peers | ||||
| More active | 57% | 76% | 63% | 85% |
| Just as active or less active | 59% | 66% | 51% | 80% |
| Parent's education level | ||||
| Less than post-secondary | - | 73% | 50% | 87% |
| Post-secondary | 61% | 71% | 58% | 81% |
| Household income level | ||||
| <$60,000 per year | - | 62% | 52% | 71% |
| $60,000-$99,999 | - | 79% | 56% | 86% |
| ≥$100,000 | 44% | 69% | 58% | 83% |
| (-) Suppressed cell | ||||
| 2014-2016 CANPLAY |
Percentage of children and youth (5-19 years) that participate in the following sedentary pursuits: (YT)
| Yukon | Does homework | Watches tv, reads, plays video games |
|---|---|---|
| Total, 5-19 years | 56% | 72% |
| Boys | 51% | 79% |
| Girls | 62% | 63% |
| Age of child | ||
| 5 to 12 years | 51% | 68% |
| 13 to 19 years | - | - |
| Child's participation in organized physical activity/sport | ||
| Yes | 60% | 70% |
| No | - | - |
| Parent's activity level compared to peers | ||
| More active | 59% | 65% |
| Just as active or less active | 54% | 79% |
| Parent's education level | ||
| Less than post-secondary | - | - |
| Post-secondary | 61% | 68% |
| Household income level | ||
| <$60,000 per year | - | - |
| $60,000-$99,999 | - | - |
| ≥$100,000 | 48% | 64% |
| (-) Suppressed cell | ||
| 2014-2016 CANPLAY |
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